Sanitation Exam Flashcards
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What is the maximum weight a NYC sanitation worker is expected to lift without mechanical assistance during normal collection duties?
Answer: 100 pounds
NYC DSNY guidelines indicate sanitation workers should not lift more than 100 pounds without mechanical assistance.
When a NYC sanitation truck's packer mechanism malfunctions during a collection route, the operator should first:
Answer: Stop immediately and call for a supervisor or mechanic
Equipment malfunctions must be reported immediately to a supervisor to prevent injury and further damage.
Which NYC agency is responsible for enforcing sanitation code violations against property owners?
Answer: DSNY
The NYC Department of Sanitation (DSNY) issues and enforces sanitation code violations related to waste disposal.
In NYC, residents must place bulk items (large furniture, appliances) curbside no earlier than:
Answer: The night before collection
Bulk items must be placed at the curb the night before the scheduled bulk collection day.
A NYC sanitation worker notices an abandoned vehicle on a collection route. The correct procedure is to:
Answer: Contact NYPD and document the location
Abandoned vehicles are an NYPD matter; sanitation workers should notify police and document the location.
Which of the following items is classified as 'e-waste' under NYC law and must be recycled separately?
Answer: Old televisions
Televisions and other electronics are classified as e-waste under NYC law and cannot go in regular trash.
The NYC containerization law requires that residential building owners with more than how many units store trash in covered containers?
Answer: 6 or more units
Buildings with 6 or more residential units are required to use covered containers for trash storage under NYC law.